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a select number of SAAs were engraved by Glahn since a significant percentage of the Single Action Army revolvers that were factory engraved were engraved before Glahn even arrived in Hartford. The condition, factory engraving, factory carved steer head grips, and box makes for an undeniable rarity in Colt collecting that will be nearly impossible to improve upon.
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Sensational Documented Kansas City Shipped Factory Engraved Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Steerhead Carved Grip, Box and Factory Letter - Serial no. 349941, 32 WCF cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, original grips. This is an unbelievable example
of Colt artistry in the first half of the 20th century and is by Colt Master Engraver Wilbur Glahn. The floral scroll engraving this Colt SAA is consistent with other revolvers cut by Glahn hands. Note in particular the “V” shape design behind the hammer which has been seen on other Glahn engraved Single Actions. He executed the majority of Colt’s factory engraving between 1919 and 1950, but only
